Great New Home Gift Ideas
Moving into a new home inevitably brings unexpected expenses. First time home owners, who are starting from scratch, can be in for a big surprise, there are so many things they need to set up house. Maybe you're planning on buying a house-warming gift, but you're not sure what to choose. Here is a handy list of ideas to help kick-start your gift giving plans.
For the outdoors:
- Collection of small garden tools and a garden kneeling stool.
- Sprinkler
- Flowering plant with a trellis.
- Book on gardening and plant types.
- Badminton or volleyball set
- Bocce balls.
- Barbecue implements and a BBQ cookbook.
- Personalized welcome mats are a great gift. They come in all sizes, colors, textures, and can have themes that reflect your friend's interests.
For the kitchen:
- An electric wine cooler can be had for about $80 at Home Depot and for a wine lover makes a great gift.
- A collection of wines and a gift pack of cheeses, or a pottery wine cooler.
- An assortment of cleaning products, pail, mop, broom, and dustpan is not fancy, but something they will need.
- For the baker, they may appreciate a bread maker and cookbook.
- The aspiring gourmet may appreciate, a cookbook and a specialty rack for hanging pots, or a filled spice rack.
Miscellaneous:
- A print or piece of artwork that you know they will appreciate. You may also want to have a picture of the couple framed for their new home.
- For the holiday season, a personalized tree ornament or decoration for the home to start their collection makes a memorable gift.
- A gift certificate to the local hardware store, Home Depot or decorating store is something they are sure to use.
- A set of screwdrivers, pliers, hammers and other basic tools along with a home fix-it book is a gift they will use over and over.
- A small fireproof safe or lockbox is something a new homeowner would never think of purchasing, but will be thrilled to receive.
Group Gifts
Sometimes if you know a new homeowner needs a large item, it's better to combine your resources with other friends or family members and purchase one big gift. Here are some ideas for those types of giving.
- Lawn mowers are a necessity that most homeowners don't think about until the lawn is ready to be cut. Any sort of landscaping tools such as hedge trimmers, weed-eaters, a wheel barrow, or a collection of shovels (including a snow shovel), rake, hoe, and other garden implements are welcomed gift ideas.
- Barbeque Grills are a much needed item that will be welcomed when the nice weather approaches. - Storage shed for garden tools or waste cans.
- Vacuum cleaner or carpet cleaner is a useful gift, especially if you have an idea of what the homeowner is looking for.
- A kitchen appliance such as a food processor or a set of pots and pans.
Before deciding on a gift, make sure the new homeowner doesn't already have the item and that the color or theme fits. You don't want your gift to be an item destined for a garage sale, but rather a useful gift that creates a fond memory whenever used.
About the Author
This article was written on behalf of Lou Lynch, a technologically savvy real estate agent working in the Ulster County real estate market. If you're looking for information on Gardiner New York real estate listings, visit Lou at NutShellRealty.com.
Unique Housewarming Gift Ideas
Giving housewarming gifts is a time honored tradition to help celebrate and usher in a new beginning with a new home or apartment. Finding the perfect gift always depends on the recipients unique tastes and needs during this time in their life. Following is a few gift ideas put together to help spark some different or new ideas to life.
Whether the recipient is a guy, girl or an entire family these gift ideas help to give their new abode a comfy feel and are truly unique memorabilia that can also be personalized with names, dates or a personal message to make the new digs feel like home. A wall clock, art prints or decorative pictures, beer glasses, wine glasses, crystal decanter sets or wine gifts like stoppers, carafes and totes are great for completing or providing a start to any home bar, plus don’t forget a very unique wooden bar sign that come available in a huge variety of styles for a fun one of a kind gift the whole family will love. Also coaster sets, towels, afghans or throw blankets, welcome mats, gift baskets, serving dishes or a set that is complete with bowls and trays, picture frames which should always include a memorable picture, even desk accessories like clocks, nameplates or organizers, can create a fun and unique gift, again depending on the individuals who are receiving the gift.
Big ticket items can always be suggested so a group of people can go in on one gift together. Items like: Patio furniture, BBQ Grill, home appliances, lawn mowers and even a gift certificate to a favorite home improvement store so the recipient can pick out big items like tubs, showers, fireplaces, a hot tub, doors or anything else he or she may have on their wish list for a great gift sure to be used and greatly appreciated.
Other gift ideas include items like: A hammock, gardening tool set, grilling tool set, food saver or Tupperware, spice rack, lawn ornaments or décor and bird feeders are all items that are nice to have and can be enjoyed by most everybody. Also you could give plants or flowers along with hanging pots or planters or even a fire ring or stones for building a fire pit for years of enjoyment. One last idea is storage or organization items which are always very handy and although practical, are sure to be used and appreciated for life.
I found all of these gift ideas while looking on the internet which can save time, money and a lot of stress when trying to find the perfect gift for any occasion. You can check out any business with the BBB for piece of mind. Plus with the cost of living in this day and age, who doesn’t want to save themselves a few bucks here and there? Not to mention shopping from the comfort of your home sure beats sitting in traffic or adding more running around to an already hectic schedule.
If you’re still unsure what to get for a housewarming present remember all it takes are a few well placed questions to help figure out what gift to give. As long as the gift is something they want and can use, your gift will be appreciated and enjoyed. Also remember to try looking early for your gift so you can take advantage of any deals that may come along, not only saving you money but time and stress as well.
Good luck and as always Happy Shopping :-)
About the Author
Angelique writes articles for helping shoppers find gifts, providing shopping tips and how to benefit from personalized gifts, promotional products, and awards. Her work is sponsored by Wealthwood Housewarming Gifts and Blog Wealthwood.
